Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority
723645339
Service Headquarters, The Knowle, Clyst St George
Exeter
EX3 0NW
UK
Contact person: Louise Doherty
Telephone: +44 1392872200
E-mail: procurement@dsfire.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.dsfire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30504
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=17527&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=17527&B=BLUELIGHT
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Respiratory Protective Equipment and associated services.
Reference number: DS190-16
II.1.2) Main CPV code
35111100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (on behalf of the Chief Fire Officers Association, Respiratory Protective Equipment Group) is leading a procurement project to implement a Framework Agreement for Respiratory Protective Equipment and associated services to commence on 1 March 2017.
The Framework Agreement will be let in seven Lots:
Lot 1 Self-contained breathing apparatus, with ancillaries, Lot 2 Cylinders with ancillaries,
Lot 3 Integrated Communications systems, Lot 4 Telemetry, Lot 5 Maintenance services,
Lot 6 Provision of consumables, parts and spares, Lot 7 Other respiratory protective equipment and services.
This contract notice is to invite suppliers to tender for inclusion on the Framework Agreement.
Full details of the requirements are provided in the tender documents which are available to suppliers via the EU-Supply Bluelight e-tendering portal.
Further information on the estimated value of the Framework Agreement is provided in the Invitation to Tender.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
28 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 Self-contained breathing apparatus, with ancillaries
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35111400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Self-contained breathing apparatus, with ancillaries.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this Framework Agreement is 48 months (4 years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding six years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 12 month periods.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Maximum number of suppliers on this Lot — 5.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Cylinders with ancillaries
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35111400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cylinders with ancillaries.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this Framework Agreement is 48 months (4 years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding six years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 12 month periods.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Maximum number of suppliers on this Lot = 5.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 Integrated Communications systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35111400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Integrated Communications systems.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this Framework Agreement is 48 months (4 years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding six years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 12 month periods.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Maximum number of suppliers on this Lot = 5.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 Telemetry
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35111400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Telemetry.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this Framework Agreement is 48 months (4 years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding six years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 12 month periods.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Maximum number of suppliers on this Lot = 5.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 Maintenance services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35111400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Maintenance services.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this Framework Agreement is 48 months (4 years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding six years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 12 month periods.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Maximum number of suppliers on this Lot = 5.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6 Provision of consumables, parts and spares
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35111400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of consumables, parts and spares.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this Framework Agreement is 48 months (4 years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding six years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 12 month periods.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Maximum number of suppliers on this Lot = 7.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Lot 7 Other respiratory protective equipment and services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
35111400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Other respiratory protective equipment and services.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
4 000 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The initial term for this Framework Agreement is 48 months (4 years). The Authority may extend the Framework Agreement for a further period or periods not exceeding six years in total. It is anticipated that any extensions would be in 12 month periods.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Maximum number of suppliers on this Lot = 7.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
A suitability assessment against the selection criteria shall be carried out. Only those Bidders who pass this assessment shall continue to the next evaluation stage. The Invitation to Tender, online questionnaire and marking guidelines provide full details of the suitability assessment.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 20
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
24/10/2016
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
24/10/2016
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
The Framework Agreement will be available to access by the Participating Services and Participating Customers, including their trading arms and community interest companies; their successor authorities; and their nominated agents.
Participating Services:
Avon Fire and Rescue Service, Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service, Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Cleveland Fire and Rescue Service, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, Essex Fire and Rescue Service, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, Guernsey Fire and Rescue Service, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service, Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
Isles of Scilly Fire and Rescue Service, States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service, Kent Fire and Rescue Service, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service, London Fire Brigade, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Participating Customers
Babcock International Group PLC (as nominated agent),British Transport Police, Civil Nuclear Constabulary, Defence Fire Risk Management Organisation, Department of Communities and Local Government, Department of Justice, East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust, East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Environment Agency
Guernsey Ambulance and Rescue Service, HM Prison Service, HM Revenue and Customs
Home Office, Isle of Man Ambulance Service, Isle of Wight Primary Care Trust, London Ambulance NHS Trust, Metropolitan Police, National Ambulance Resilience Unit — Hazardous Area Response Teams, North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health and Social Care Trust, Scottish Ambulance Service, South Central Ambulance Service NHS Trust
South East Coast Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust, South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, States of Jersey Ambulance Service, The Scottish Government and directorates, The Welsh Assembly Government and directorates, Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust, West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Yorkshire Ambulance Service.
The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement by up to a further two years, providing that there have been no substantial changes in the supply market and that the Framework Agreement continues to meet the needs of the Participating Services and Participating Customers.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Not applicable
Not applicable
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The Authority shall comply with Regulation 87 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 in respect of standstill procedures and notifying award decisions in accordance with Regulation 86.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/09/2016